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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1976
Page
2
Stock list shows midday changes for numerous companies across sectors led by Monsanto, Procter & Gamble, and IBM style names with percent gains and losses. Major movers include Exxon, Shell Oil, General Electric, Kraft, Merck, and BP among many others. figures vary from single to triple digit percentages.
Omaha livestock report shows hogs 1.00 lower with No 13186240 Vo 33.25 to 33.50, 240-250 Ib at 33.25, weights over 270 Ib limited. Cattle and calves: slaughter steers and heifers steady, cows 50c to 1.00 lower, prime loads 1200-1225 Ib steers at 39.50, 1300-1400 Ib at 36.50-38.00, good and heifers 875-1100 Ib 36.50-38.00, utility cows 22.50-24.00. canner and cutter 18.00-22.50. Sheep 700 head, slaughter lambs steady, ewes steady. best suffolk and wool weights around 300 pounds at 42.00, small shorn ewes 6.00-11.00.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures show live cattle, frozen pork bellies, and hogs with highest and lowest ranges noted. Prices span Oct through May contracts for cattle, pork bellies, and hogs, detailing last trade and volume in a compact market snapshot.
Leigh Delian Palmer occupational supervisor at the Norfolk Veterans Home received 30 pounds of jewelry on October 15 for crafts work. The presentation was made by Mrs. J.P. Hubenka past District 7 president of the American Legion Auxiliary and Mrs. Robert Lake Leigh past district secretary. The residents at the VA Home will sell the jewelry for gifts.
A broad late-season storm dumped snow on the Central Rockies and upper Midwest. Bozeman Montana and Marquette Michigan reported four inches, with two inches in Sheridan Wyoming. Frost and freeze warnings were posted from Illinois to North Carolina as cold air spread across the region. Snow also fell in Montana, North Dakota, and western Wyoming as temperatures dipped toward freezing.
Nebraska's economic activity rose in June with total output for the first half of 1976 about 36 percent above the same period in 1975. The May to June increase mostly came from government and agriculture sectors, with smaller gains in other areas. The first quarter was slightly stronger than the second, aligning with national trends.
The American Legion and Auxiliary hosted a CIP style party in the Legion Hall. Mrs. Allen Schroeder narrated a past years fashion revue followed by a cake walk with 28 cakes. After bingo, lunch was served as the birthday song honored Mrs. August Asche, who turns 85 tomorrow. Prizes went to Mrs. Bill Brock, Mrs. Donald Botsch and Frank Reichmuth. Committee members included Mrs. James Hanes Jr. and others. Fifty-five senior citizens registered.
Stuhr Museum in Grand Island announces an exhibit schedule featuring a diverse lineup. Mary Beth Dodson of North Platte presents paintings, Barbara Saum of Kearney shows watercolors, Donald Fries of Grand Island displays antique clocks, and Larry Peterson of Kearney contributes paintings. The Rosebud Trilogy photos explore Sioux Nation history. Other works include Grand Island Sketch Club pieces and Russ Hamilton prints. Exhibits run across October to January with specific date ranges and locations within the museum.
Advertising by the American Dairy Association aims to boost dairy buys by encouraging purchases of related products. The ADA funds come from 21 member groups, spending over $2 million yearly on ads, while state groups buy most airtime. Florida Citrus Commission and Idaho Potato Commission are cited as other promoters using grower taxes to fund campaigns. Beef promotions face limited price gains when supply remains high. Burt Reynolds is hospitalized for chest pains after visiting Cedars Medical Center.
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